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dearth Synonyms

Another word for dearth

Choosing another word for dearth depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A scarcity or lack of something; an inadequate supply.

Usage Example

"There was a noticeable scarcity of reliable data on the long-term effects of the policy."

Strongest
scarcity
paucity
shortage
lack
Strong
deficiency
insufficiency
inadequacy
depletion
want

• noun (Context 2)

A severe shortage of food; a famine.

Usage Example

"Historical records describe a prolonged famine that forced many villagers to migrate to neighboring regions."

Strongest
famine
Strong
scarcity
shortage
starvation

Opposites of dearth

The opposite of dearth shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

abundance
plethora
surplus
profusion
feast
excess
plenty
glut
See all opposites of dearth

• Nearby Words

dearie
dearly
dearness
dearth
death
death adder
deathbed

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Dearth. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/dearth
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